Sarzameen

A movie which claims itself to be patriotic fail to deliver patriotism. It shows how a military man is emotionally driven which is totally opposite also harman who is a terrorist is not killed just because he is the son of military man. Is there any mean of the movie?

Producer and Writer must be answerable for the script...

Sarzameen is a half decent Kashmir-set thriller that never quite reaches its potential. The film follows an Army officer torn between duty and family, creating conflict when his military principles damage his relationship with his son.

There are clear echoes of Shakti (1982) in the father-son conflict, but where that film had two powerhouse actors creating electric tension, here the mismatch between Prithviraj's commanding presence and Ibrahim's limited range makes the central conflict feel uneven.

Prithviraj Sukumaran delivers a strong performance as the patriotic father, bringing necessary gravitas to anchor the film. Ibrahim Ali Khan shows improvement from Nadaaniyan but remains dramatically lightweight. Kajol is wasted in an underwritten role that doesn't utilise her talents properly.

Kayoze Irani's directorial debut handles the Kashmir conflict with reasonable sensitivity, though the execution feels safe rather than bold.

The script could easily have been trimmed by 30 min, or chopped at the editing table, and that is the film's biggest bane. The pacing drags considerably in places, emotional beats often feel contrived, and the film plays things too safely when it should take risks.

It's watchable but frustratingly ordinary given its strong premise.

Rating: 6.5/10 (Good performances can't quite elevate predictable material that wastes its dramatic potential)

I recently watched Sarzameen with the hope that it would offer a powerful narrative about a complex geopolitical issue. Unfortunately, the film fell short on almost every front. It was disappointing, poorly structured, and left no lasting impression.

Plot: The storyline lacked depth and clarity. The plot revolved around sensitive themes like Kashmir, India, and Pakistan, but the treatment felt forced and oversimplified. There was no emotional buildup, no twists, and nothing that held the audience's attention. The movie felt like it was trying to say something important, but failed to deliver it meaningfully. Overall, the plot was confusing and bland.

Acting: The performances were underwhelming. Most of the actors appeared expressionless or overly dramatic in the wrong moments. It felt like they were trying too hard, yet failing to connect with the characters or the viewers. There was no standout performance that could save the film. Even intense scenes felt lifeless due to poor acting and lack of chemistry between the cast.

Direction & Visuals: The direction was sloppy. There was no consistent tone or pacing throughout the film. The visuals were plain and uninspired, and shockingly, the film had almost no background music, which made several scenes fall flat. Music is essential for building atmosphere, but here, the silence added awkwardness instead of tension.

Overall Impression: Sarzameen had potential, but it ended up being a paltu movie-confused, politically tinted, and emotionally disconnected. The lack of storytelling finesse, poor performances, and uninspired direction make it hard to recommend. I believe the makers could have done much better with such a relevant subject.

Review: Sarzameen 1.5/5

Sarzameen is a cinematic autopsy of what happens when a powerful premise is murdered by weak writing, hollow emotion, and a complete disconnect from truth. It doesn't move you, it doesn't disturb you-it just leaves you cold and disappointed.

A story that had the potential to explore identity, pain, and the deep scars of conflict instead becomes a confused mess of half-baked dialogue, implausible decisions, and characters who feel more like cardboard than flesh. Even Kajol, with her immense depth, is utterly wasted here. The emotional stakes are spoken of, but never felt. The performances float without weight, and the narrative-built on a critical revelation-falls apart under the simplest scrutiny.

When a supposed twist rests on a DNA test in a region soaked in surveillance and tension, you expect precision. Instead, we get melodrama over meaning. The script treats its audience as passive observers, never inviting them to engage, only to endure.

Cinema like this does more harm than good-because it pretends to speak truth, but it whispers fiction dressed as depth.

A missed opportunity. A wasted canvas. A story that deserved so much more.

Anwar Says: Banner of Dharma Productions, directed by Boman Irani son Kayaz Irani and cast includes Superstar Prithwiraj, Saif Ali Khan's son Ibrahim and one of the most talented actors Kajol, enough to be awake till 2.30 am to finish it in one go. But in spite of all the emotional angle in 500th film made on valley, it could not flourish.

Ibrahim was a real bad choice, after Nadaniyan, absolutely don't know what forced Irani to choose him as the pivotal character. Prithwiraj is excellent in emotional sequences but the biggest setback is Kajol. Director couldn't exploit her at all, not even in the twist. We have such great movies on Kashmir that even a mediocre one could not compete. Climax hardly ignite any excitement.

The only thing I am going to appreciate is the songs and music, you would not feel like using remote. Probably better option streaming on other platforms.

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